LUNENBURG -- The Planning Board asked Planning Director Marion Benson to gather more information on medical-marijuana dispensaries to present to the board before it makes a decision on potential proposals.

Benson told the board Monday night that a proposal by a developer cannot be denied, but she wanted the board to do its due diligence ahead of time to be informed if and when a project comes before them.

Members expressed interest in seeing more information on the idea, and said it isn't something they would necessarily not want, but they do want to be informed.

Under state law, up to five dispensaries will be allowed in each county.

The Ayer Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 last week to send a letter of support to the state on behalf of a Shirley businessman who wants to open a medical-marijuana dispensary on Central Avenue.

Voters in Ayer rejected a warrant article June 24 that would have placed a one-year moratorium on setting up a medical-marijuana dispensary in town.

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